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Charter schools have been the answer for 25 years

The Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools appreciates its longstanding relationships with so many of the members of our General Assembly. However, we must forcefully speak against the … more

By DR. ANNE CLARK | 7/5/23

As war drags on, children suffer

After 17 months of unrelenting conflict in Ukraine, the result thus far is tens of thousands dead and the most significant refugee crisis in Europe since World War II. News of the conflict ebbs and … more

By SUSAN WALIGUNDA WADE | 6/28/23

Memorial Day chat

My stepson, Benjamin Georgia, is an accomplished musician, artist and computer maven. Lately, he engaged with AI through a chatbot and produced a Memorial Day poem that I guessed might be of interest … more

By JOHN PACE and BENJAMIN GEORGIA | 6/28/23

Staying sober this July Fourth is not impossible

Independence Day is an incredibly festive time. Millions of American families nationwide celebrate freedom, family and independence. Most families participate in fireworks, picnics, BBQs, pool and … more

By MICHAEL LEACH | 6/28/23

What Susan Brown Otto neglected to tell readers

I read with interest Susan Brown Otto’s letter in the June 16 edition of the Democrat, where she asked for our fellow Republicans’ support for Tom Cawley in next Tuesday’s primary … more

By THOMAS BOSE | 6/21/23

A close-up view of the trusses that make up the Skinners Falls, NY-Milanville Bridge

How WE can help save and rehab the Skinners Falls-Milanville bridge

Our treasured, and currently closed, Skinners Falls-Milanville Bridge (the Bridge) is essentially on trial for its life. PennDOT, the lead agency and part of the judging team that will decide … more

By BARBARA ARRINDELL | 6/20/23

It’s my flag, too

With Flag Day (June 14) just past, I was reminded of a rather embarrassing incident in my life. In 1968, I was a young sailor on my first ship in the Navy. I was standing the 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. watch, … more

By PETER MCTIERNAN | 6/14/23

No ethical violation has been committed

At the most recent meeting of the county legislature, local political gadfly Ken Walter called on me to step down, claiming that my job as deputy county attorney presented an ethical conflict with my … more

By THOMAS CAWLEY | 6/7/23

A bus from New York City is pulled up outside the Knights Inn in Liberty on Thursday, May 18, bringing asylum seekers from the city.

Concern for ourselves and others can be concurrent

A few weeks ago, I stood outside the Knights Inn to welcome the asylum seekers to our county. I’ll be honest with you, as human nature has it, even for me—someone who fiercely defends … more

By ADRIENNE JENSEN | 6/7/23

New York’s budget fails to fully support the DRBC

ALBANY, NY — Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, which fell short of New York’s commitment to fully fund the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) at the state’s … more

By THE COALITION FOR THE DELAWARE RIVER WATERSHED | 5/31/23

House GOP plays games with people’s lives

America faces a looming default crisis, and it is very scary. Even though America has always managed to meet its financial obligations, this year we are being pushed to the brink of default that … more

By MARTHA SCOPPA | 5/31/23

Scandalous celebrities

Obviously, in a discussion of any kind, name-calling offers no argument at all. Logic-free, it is perhaps a good indicator of the weakness in the defense of any supposedly earnest rhetorical stance. … more

By JOHN PACE | 5/24/23

It’s time to help our veterans struggling with addiction

Countless veterans across the nation struggle with addiction and mental health disorders. Addiction can develop during their time in the military, or when they have been discharged or retired from … more

By VERONICA RAUSSIN | 5/24/23

Driving over the default cliff

I recently applied for an increase in our credit limit from our credit card company. The representative on the phone said he couldn’t tell me the reason we were denied. (Was the reason too … more

By TOM DENTON | 5/17/23

When we look after each other

People who raise goats have a special connection. My connection with Scott Conley happened in a flash years ago, almost 10 years ago. His farm is in Roscoe ( www.trouttownfarms.com ). He … more

By SONJA HEDLUND | 5/17/23

How my daughter and Aileen Gunther’s office saved my life

In primary season, it’s easy to forget an important reason our elected officials exist—they can help us negotiate the system. Sometimes that help is a matter of life and death. … more

By CHARLES SUNNEKALB | 5/17/23

'Transparency and accountability are fundamental'

WE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL FIRE AND EMS SERVICE. We have family who are police, fire and EMS personnel. Our statements regarding emergency medical services are being misrepresented by … more

By MATTHEW CONTRERAS AND BOB ROCHE | 5/16/23

History, science and Milford’s future collide with the mega-warehouse project

Part one discussed the effect of the Milford Warehouse project on the aquifer. Part two examines the impact of climate change, and what will happen to the community. People are aware of the … more

By VITO DIBIASI | 5/10/23

The crucial importance of duty, trust and respect

The Weiden family has been part of the Tusten community since 1904, and we are the fourth generation to own the family farm outside the hamlet. Beginning with our 2015 acquisition of the former … more

By By BRENDAN P. WEIDEN AND KATHLEEN M. WEIDEN | 5/10/23

The crucial importance of duty, trust and respect

The Weiden family has been part of the Tusten community since 1904, and we are the fourth generation to own the family farm outside the hamlet. Beginning with our 2015 acquisition of the former … more

By BRENDAN P. WEIDEN AND KATHLEEN M. WEIDEN | 5/3/23 | 1 comment